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RN42U-I/RM

Bluetooth Class II 3Mbps 35-Pin SMD Tray

Manufacturer:

Microchip Technology, Inc
Mfr.Part #:

RN42U-I/RM
Datasheet:

RN42U-I/RM Datasheet (PDF)
Programmable:

Not Verified
RF Family/Standard:

Bluetooth
Protocol:

Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR, Class 2
Frequency:

2.4GHz
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RN42U-I/RM General Description

Note: The Bluetooth SIG has deprecated and withdrawn Bluetooth 2.1 specification as of July 1, 2020. Existing RN42 and RN42N designs that are already Bluetooth certified are not affected. However, new RN42 and RN42N designs requiring Bluetooth certification cannot be certified as Bluetooth SIG has withdrawn Bluetooth v2.1. More information from Bluetooth SIG on Bluetooth 2.1 can be found here.

The RN42 is a small form factor, low power, Class 2 Bluetooth radio for designers who want to add wireless capability to their products. The RN42 supports multiple interface protocols, is simple to design in, and is fully certified, making it a complete embedded Bluetooth solution. The RN42 is functionally compatible with the RN41. With its high-performance PCB trace antenna and support for Bluetooth EDR, the RN42 delivers up to 3 Mbps data rate for distances up to 20 meters.

The RN42 is available without an antenna (RN42N). This is useful when the application requires an external antenna. The RN42N is form, function, and pin compatible with the RN42.

Firmware version 6.30 is the latest production firmware version available for the standard RN42. To receive the latest firmware version 6.30, please order part number RN42-I/RM630

Firmware version 5.50 is the latest production firmware version available for the RN42APL. To receive the latest firmware version 5.50, please order part number RN42APL-I/RM550

Key Features

Fully certified Class 2 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR module
Onboard embedded Bluetooth stack (no host processor required)
UART (SPP or HCI) and USB (HCI only) data connection hardware interfaces
Supports Bluetooth data link to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
Supports HID profile for making accessories such as keyboards, mouse, pointing devices
Programmable low power modes
Secure communications, 128 bit encryption
Error correction for guaranteed packet delivery
UART local and over-the-air RF configuration
Auto-discovery/pairing requires no software configuration (instant cable replacement)
Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
The standard part number (RN42-I/RM) supports SPP and DUN profiles
Available in multiple configurations: Apple-compatible firmware (RN42APL-I/RM), HCI mode (RN42HCI-I/RM), HID mode (RN42HID-I/RM), USB mode (RN42U-I/RM), and socket module (RN42SM-I/RM)
Available without antenna (RN42N-I/RM)
Bluetooth SIG qualified

Microchip Technology, Inc Original Stock

Specifications

Category	RF and WirelessRF Transceiver Modules and Modems	Series	-
Programmable	Not Verified	RF Family/Standard	Bluetooth
Protocol	Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR, Class 2	Modulation	-
Frequency	2.4GHz	Data Rate	3Mbps
Power - Output	4dBm	Sensitivity	-80dBm
Serial Interfaces	USB	Antenna Type	Integrated, Trace
Utilized IC / Part	-	Memory Size	-
Voltage - Supply	3V ~ 3.6V	Current - Receiving	-
Current - Transmitting	30mA	Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C	Firmware Version	USB
Base Product Number	RN42